High School Scoreboard -- Thursday, May 23

The Jefferson District boys and girls soccer and Bull Run baseball and softball championships were decided Thursday.

Home Runs Propel 'Hoos Past Yellow Jackets

The Virginia baseball team took down Georgia Tech 8-2 in their second ACC Tournament game, behind solo home runs from Nick Howard, Kenny Towns, and Brandon Downes. UVa starter Scott Silverstein was one out away from a complete game, striking out six batters in 8 2/3 innings.

Hokies Hammer 'Hoos in ACC Tourney Opener

Chad Pinder slugged a pair of home runs, including a grand slam, in a 10-1 Virginia Tech win.

High School Scoreboard -- Wednesday, May 22

The Western Albemarle girls lacrosse and girls tennis teams picked up big wins Wednesday. Click here for those scores and others from around central Virginia for Wednesday, May 22.

Canseco denies sex-assault allegation

Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:39pm

Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco is denying a woman's claim that he sexually assaulted her, calling the allegations ''laughable.''

O'Grady sorry for using term 'colored'

Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:09pm

The head of the European golf tour apologized Thursday for using the term ''colored'' during a live television interview in which he was reacting to the spat between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia.

LeBron, Kobe on All-NBA first team

Thursday, May 23, 2013 9:59am

LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.

Hamlin wins pole for Coca-Cola 600

Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:41pm

Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.